Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.46 – our chance 50% vs 41% implied by the price (edge +24%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultZenit to win ✓66% · @1.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓83% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗50% · @2.46
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · @1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.21
Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala preview and prediction
The match
Zenit host Dinamo Makhachkala in the Cup on Wednesday 18 March, with kick-off at 16:15 (WAT) at Gazprom Arena.
Form guide
Zenit's last 4: LWWW Most recently they lost to FC Orenburg 1–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Dinamo Makhachkala's last 4: WLWW Most recently they beat FC Orenburg 1–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.0 for Zenit and 0.8 for Dinamo Makhachkala. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 50%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.46 – 50% on our numbers against 41% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.31. Predicted score: Zenit 2–0 Dinamo Makhachkala. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zenit66%fair 1.52 · @1.40
Draw17%fair 5.86 · @4.70
Dinamo Makhachkala17%fair 5.84 · @8.90
2.79Expected goals
1.96Zenit xG
0.83Dinamo Makhachkala xG
50%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Zenit 2.0 – 0.8 Dinamo Makhachkala expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zenit to win✓
66%
1.52
1.40
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
50%
1.99
2.46 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.36
1.31
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
1.78
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.24
Half-time result
Zenit ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zenit / FT Zenit✓
41%
2.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.21
–
Form
Zenit – last 4
LWWW
8 Mar
@ FC Orenburg
1–2
L
3 Mar
@ Baltika
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Baltika
1–0
W
17 Feb
@ FC Krasnodar
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
25%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Dinamo Makhachkala – last 4
WLWW
13 Mar
vs FC Orenburg
1–0
W
8 Mar
@ Krylia Sovetov
0–2
L
4 Mar
@ FC Rostov
2–0
W
17 Feb
vs Andijan
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
25%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zenit and Dinamo Makhachkala.
What is the prediction for Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.31.
Who will win Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
On our numbers Zenit have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Dinamo Makhachkala 17%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
Our predicted score is Zenit 2–0 Dinamo Makhachkala, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 16:15 (West Africa Time) at Gazprom Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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